Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Smart Stop Self Storage

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support our accounting functions and help maintain financial integrity across our real‑estate portfolio.

Smart Stop® Self Storage is a diversified real estate company operating in 24 states in the U.S. and three provinces in Canada. Smart Stop has been recognized with Newsweek’s Best Customer Service among Storage Center companies (2021‑2023), Top Workplace of Orange County (2022‑2023), and Reputation’s 800 Award (2023). Come join a winning team!

Salary: $110,000 (depending on experience) + annual discretionary bonus.

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant assists with the monthly close process, financial statement consolidation, internal controls, preparing financial statements, supporting internal and external reporting schedules, and annual audit. This job is 100% on‑site in our beautiful Ladera Ranch office.

• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statement consolidation and quarterly packages for Senior Management.
• Coordinate and review monthly reporting from property accountants.
• Assist with SEC filings.
• Produce journal entries, account reconciliations, and other general accounting duties.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Support integration of new acquisitions.
• Prepare supplemental financial schedules.
• Assist in preparation of internal variance‑analysis reports.
• Assist with external audit.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or comparable work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in public accounting and/or private company accounting.
• CPA or in‑process licensure preferred.
• Prior experience working in a REIT preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Generous holiday schedule.
• 401(k) + matching (no waiting period).
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid employee referral program.
• A collaborative and fun work environment.

Smart Stop® Self Storage is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in fostering an environment of inclusion and seek contributors from all backgrounds.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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